San
Lorenzo announced the decision Wednesday on its official Twitter
account. The new stadium will be built on land seized from the club
during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship.
Argentine-born
Francis has long followed the Saints of San Lorenzo, one of the oldest
teams in the Argentine Football Association. Some joke that the Pope has
been intervening, and the club has been getting some help from above.
Since he became Pope in March 2013, San Lorenzo has won a local title as well as the South American Copa Libertadores club competition for the first time in its history. Club officials have traveled twice to The Vatican carrying the trophies to thank the Pope
Since he became Pope in March 2013, San Lorenzo has won a local title as well as the South American Copa Libertadores club competition for the first time in its history. Club officials have traveled twice to The Vatican carrying the trophies to thank the Pope
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